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Robert G and Marguerite M Derx Foundation

Its FY2025 filing reports that it funds preselected organizations and did not take unsolicited requests; check the foundation's own site before ruling it out.

$274k
Granted FY2025still arriving
14
Grants FY2025still arriving
1
States reached
$30k
Largest
01What you fund
0196% classified

What you funded, over time

Every grant placed by its stated purpose and the recipient’s mission, by year — across FY20202025.

Human Services$333kFood & Nutrition$305kYouth Development$165kArts & Culture$136kEducation$121kPhilanthropy$110kCivil Rights$100kHealth$75kOther$0
02FY2025 · 14 grants

Where the money goes

Your grants by size, and where they go.

By grant size · FY2025

  • Under $10k1 grant · $5k
  • $10k–50k13 grants · $269k
$20,000
Median grant
1
States reached
$5.1M
Total assets
Largest grants
RecipientAmount
UNITED WAY OF WESTERN CONNECTICUT$30,000
CAMELLA'S CUPBOARD$25,000
Food Rescue US$25,000
CONNECTICUT JUNIOR REPUBLIC ASSOC$25,000
Individual grant recipient$25,000
Sustainable Healthy Communities$23,750
Susan B Anthony Project$20,000
Hillside Food Outreach$20,000
CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING INC$20,000
THE CENTER FOR EMPOWERMENT$20,000
Danbury Grassroots Academy$15,000
Little Britches Therapeutic Riding$10,000
CHILDREN'S CENTER OF NEW MILFORD INC$10,000
NEW FAIRFIELD FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY$5,000
02The need
03

Do your dollars go where the need is?

Each grant placed by the hardship in its grantee’s ZIP, then read against the area’s typical level.

None of your grants could be placed against low income need for this view.

US grants placed by each grantee’s ZIP, which can differ from where services are actually delivered. Need from public data — U.S. Census/ACS, CDC PLACES, Eviction Lab, USDA — shown as context about the area, never attributed to your giving.

03Your edge
repeat funding

Who you back again

Which organizations you funded more than once, and which you funded a single time. Each grantee is matched to its own filings.

87%of every dollar goes to organizations you’ve funded before.
$1.4M · 21 repeat orgs$214k to everyone else

21 repeat relationships — 9 still active in FY2025, 12 since wound down; 5 grantees were first funded in FY2025 (too recent to call).

How the two cohorts compare

Re-uppedFunded once

Organizations

21
8

Total granted

$1.4M
$115k

Median revenue growth · since first grant

+30%
+45%

Still filing today

57%
50%

New vs renewed · share of each year

In FY2025, 64% of grant dollars renewed an existing relationship; $99k went to new ones.

50%100%’20’21’22’23’24’25
RenewedFirst-time

Where new relationships form · theme of each grantee’s first grant

’20’21’22’23’24’25
Human ServicesFood & NutritionArts & CultureEducationEnvironmentPhilanthropyOther

First-time = a grantee’s first year in your filing window; renewed = funded in an earlier year too. As a portfolio matures the renewed share naturally climbs — once funded, an org stays “renewable” — so the signal is the years that buck it (a new-grantee intake wave). The earliest year is left-censored: relationships that predate the data read as “new.” Theme is the grantee’s IRS cause.

Backed again, and grew

  • CJ
    CONNECTICUT JUNIOR REPUBLIC ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED
    6× · 2020–2025 · $135k · revenue +69%
  • CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING INC
    5× · 2020–2025 · $115k · revenue +2%
  • UW
    UNITED WAY OF COASTAL AND WESTERN CONNECTICUT INC
    4× · 2022–2025 · $110k · revenue +20%

Funded once

  • CM
    CAMP MOHAWK INCORPORATED
    one grant, 2024 · $30k · revenue 0%
  • WC
    WOMENS CENTER OF GTR DANBURY
    one grant, 2020 · $20k
  • FN
    FAMILIES NETWORK OF WESTERN
    one grant, 2021 · $18k

Repeat = funded in two or more distinct years; growth and survival are read from each grantee’s own subsequent IRS filings.

04Your field

The map has a center of gravity: the average direction from the rest of the sector toward the organizations the foundation funds — the shape of its giving. Scoring every nonprofit along that direction surfaces the ones that look most like the portfolio. These are the closest matchesthat aren’t grantees — a resemblance in what they say they do, not a recommendation.

1
The Children's School

An independent, nonprofit school serving the lower fairfield county area of connecticut for children ages three to eight, and providing an environment that fosters in children the joy of learning through the use of innovative materials and…

Education
2
Connecticut Humane Society

The connecticut humane society is the leading resource in the state for companion animal welfare, enriching the lives of families and communities through adoption services, medical care, education, and prevention of cruelty.

Animals
3
Cold Spring School Inc

Cold spring school challenges children to become self-reliant, curious and resourceful problem solvers with the academic and social skills to engage constructively and ethically in our diverse, changing world.

Education
4
Capitol Child Development Center Inc

Non-profit organization which was founded by the state of ct general assembly as a model for employer - sponsored childcare programs.

5
Manchester Early Learning Center

Child day care. the organization provides childcare services for children ages 3-12 years. each program complies with the state of connecticut licensing requirements which requires that each program be staffed by qualified teachers and…

Human Services
6
The Community Action Agency of Western Connecticut Inc

The community action agency of western connecticut is a private non-profit corporation serving western connecticut. its primary purpose is to operate a multi-purpose organization to combat poverty and promote self sufficiency among low…

Community Improvement
7
Southfield Children's Center

The purpose of the organization is to provide quality childcare for children living in the state of connecticut.

8
Connecticut Court Appointed Special Advocates Inc

Empower a statewide network of caring, consistent volunteer court appointed special advocates to advance the best interests of children who have experienced abuse or neglect so every child can find a safe, permanent home to thrive.

Crime & Legal
9
United Way of Connecticut Inc

United way of connecticut is proud to be a trusted and vital resource for help and information about what the people of connecticut need. we respond to requests for food, housing, health care, child care, child development resources,…

Philanthropy
10
Children's Day School of Wilton Inc

Operation of a preschool in wilton, ct that adheres to a developmental program for children 2 to 5 years of age. total enrollment at june 30, 2025 was 110.

Education
11
New Canaan Community Nursery School Inc

Our mission is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children to develop socially, creatively, emotionally, physically and cognitavely through the various programs we offer. we operate on the premise that a child's natural…

12
Child Care Council of Dutchess and Putnam Inc

To promote affordable and quality child care, provide information and support to families, and strengthen childhood workforce in dutchess and putnam counties.

Human Services

For reference, the grantee most central to the portfolio’s shape is Connecticut Junior Republic Association Incorporated and the most unlike its peers is Mattatuck Historical Society. Resemblance is measured on each organization’s own IRS 990 mission text; it reflects how work is described, not its quality or impact.

04the grantee network

20 grantees tracked through their own filings, 2017–2025.

Each one resolved to its own IRS returns and tracked year by year — your grant beside their revenue from every source. Association, dated; never a causal claim.

Counted here: distinct organizations you funded across 20172025, not grant rows in a single year — so this will not match the grant count on the cover. 20 of the 34 grantees resolved in that span have returns of their own we could reconcile; the rest are funded organizations whose filings we could not track year by year.

0
Load-bearing (≥25% of a budget)
3
Early backer (in before they grew)
20/20
Grantees still filing
12/20
Grew since you first funded

Where your money sits — by cause, then by grantee

CONNECTICUT JUNIOR REPUBLIC ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED — $135,000 · OtherCONNECTICUT JUNIOR REPUBLIC ASSOCIATION INCORPORATEDHILLSIDE FOOD OUTREACHGENERAL SUPPORT — $132,500 · OtherHILLSIDE FOOD OUTREACHGENERAL SUPPORTFRIENDS IN SERVICE TO HUMANITY — $127,500 · OtherFRIENDS IN SERVICE TO HUMANITYIndividual grant recipient — $105,000 · OtherIndividual grant recipientTHE CENTER FOR EMPOWERMENT — $99,500 · OtherTHE CENTER FOR EMPOWERMENTTHE CHILDREN'S CENTER OF NEW MILFORD INC — $67,930 · OtherTHE CHILDREN'S CENTER OF NEW MILFORD INCMIDWESTERN CONNECTICUT COUNCIL OF — $35,000 · Other+14 more — $239,855 · Other+14 moreCAMELLAS CUPBOARD INCORPORATED — $127,000 · Food & NutritionCAMELLAS CUP…FOOD RESCUE US INC — $25,000 · Food & NutritionFOOD RESCUE …HILLSIDE FOOD OUTREACH INC — $20,000 · Food & NutritionHILLSIDE FOO…CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING INC — $115,000 · Arts & CultureCONNECTIC…MATTATUCK HISTORICAL SOCIETY — $20,554 · Arts & CultureMATTATUCK…UNITED WAY OF COASTAL AND WESTERN CONNECTICUT INC — $110,000 · PhilanthropyANNS PLACE INC — $65,000 · Human ServicesREGIONAL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN CONNECTICUT INC — $25,000 · Human ServicesSUSAN B ANTHONY PROJECT INC — $20,000 · Human ServicesAMERICAN SCHOOL AT HARTFORD FOR THE DEAF — $65,000 · EducationDANBURY GRASSROOTS ACADEMY INC — $25,000 · EducationPRATT NATURE CENTER INC — $45,000 · EnvironmentANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY INC — $8,500 · Animals
Other$942,285Food & Nutrition$172,000Arts & Culture$135,554Philanthropy$110,000Human Services$110,000Education$90,000Environment$45,000Animals$8,500

Each org by its size and your share of it — top-left is where you’re load-bearing

25%50%75%100%$1.0M$10Mgrantee revenue →↑ your share of their budgetCONNECTICUT JUNIOR REPUBLIC ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED — $135,000 over 6y, 0.1% of budgetCAMELLAS CUPBOARD INCORPORATED — $127,000 over 5y, 15% of budgetCONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING INC — $115,000 over 5y, 0.1% of budgetUNITED WAY OF COASTAL AND WESTERN CONNECTICUT INC — $110,000 over 4y, 0.5% of budgetTHE CHILDREN'S CENTER OF NEW MILFORD INC — $67,930 over 5y, 1.8% of budgetANNS PLACE INC — $65,000 over 5y, 1.6% of budgetAMERICAN SCHOOL AT HARTFORD FOR THE DEAF — $65,000 over 3y, 0.1% of budgetPRATT NATURE CENTER INC — $45,000 over 3y, 3.4% of budgetCAMP MOHAWK INCORPORATED — $30,000 over 1y, 1.0% of budgetCATHOLIC CHARITIES OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY INC — $27,500 over 3y, 0.1% of budgetFOOD RESCUE US INC — $25,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetDANBURY GRASSROOTS ACADEMY INC — $25,000 over 2y, 1.4% of budgetREGIONAL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN CONNECTICUT INC — $25,000 over 2y, 0.3% of budgetMATTATUCK HISTORICAL SOCIETY — $20,554 over 2y, 0.3% of budgetSUSAN B ANTHONY PROJECT INC — $20,000 over 1y, 0.5% of budgetLITTLE BRITCHES THERAPEUTIC RIDING INC — $10,000 over 1y, 2.9% of budgetSPECIAL OLYMPICS CONNECTICUT INC — $10,000 over 1y, 0.2% of budgetANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY INC — $8,500 over 1y, 1.4% of budgetCHILDREN'S COMMUNITY SCHOOL INC — $6,000 over 1y, 0.3% of budget
Go grantee by grantee — a decade per org, and how each moved after you funded them

A decade per grantee — revenue shaded, your grants as bars, all rows on one timeline.

  • Who funds CONNECTICUT JUNIOR REPUBLIC ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED
  • Who funds CAMELLAS CUPBOARD INCORPORATED
  • Who funds CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING INC
  • Who funds UNITED WAY OF COASTAL AND WESTERN CONNECTICUT INC
  • Who funds THE CHILDREN'S CENTER OF NEW MILFORD INC
  • Who funds ANNS PLACE INC
  • Who funds AMERICAN SCHOOL AT HARTFORD FOR THE DEAF
  • Who funds PRATT NATURE CENTER INC
  • Who funds CAMP MOHAWK INCORPORATED
  • Who funds CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY INC
  • Who funds FOOD RESCUE US INC
  • Who funds DANBURY GRASSROOTS ACADEMY INC
  • Who funds REGIONAL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN CONNECTICUT INC
  • Who funds MATTATUCK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
  • Who funds HILLSIDE FOOD OUTREACH INC
  • Who funds SUSAN B ANTHONY PROJECT INC
  • Who funds LITTLE BRITCHES THERAPEUTIC RIDING INC
  • Who funds SPECIAL OLYMPICS CONNECTICUT INC
  • Who funds ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY INC
  • Who funds CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY SCHOOL INC

The grantmakers whose grantees overlap with yours far more than size alone predicts. Each orbits closer the stronger the alignment; the arcs between them show where they also fund each other. Here it reads as a tightly interlocked camp — most of these funders back each other's grantees too.

The Connecticut Community FoundationCT30.3× affinity12 shared granteesties to 11 of 11Hover any node to trace its alignments.Compare side by side →

Open a dossier: The Connecticut Community Foundation · Savings Bank of Danbury Foundation Inc · Union Savings Bank Foundation Inc · Albert and Helen Meserve Mem Fund · The Ellen Knowles Harcourt Foundation · Ion Bank Foundation Inc · Eversource Energy Foundation Inc · Fairfield County's Community Foundation Inc · The Diebold Foundation Inc · Newtown Savings Bank Foundation Inc · The Leever Foundation · The Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation Inc

Affinity is a Gamma-Poisson posterior co-funding rate, re-centered on the typical rate, so thin evidence shrinks toward no signal. A research starting point: overlap is association, not proof of shared intent.

Government reliance of your grantees

Every dot is one organization Robert G and Marguerite M Derx Foundation funds. Left–right is the share of its income from government; up–down is the share from you. Bigger dots raise more. Filter to federal, a single department, or state — and drag the year to watch it move.

2024
202122232425
no gov · 50%1%5%11%20%your share of their income ↑0%19%38%56%75%share of the org’s income from governmentmedian 7%
  • Connecticut Junior Republic Association Incorporated71% of income from government
  • Special Olympics Connecticut Inc42% of income from government
  • American School at Hartford for the Deaf32% of income from government
  • United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut Inc11% of income from government
  • The Children's Center of New Milford Inc7% of income from government
  • Connecticut Public Broadcasting Inc3% of income from government
  • Little Britches Therapeutic Riding Inc0% of income from government
  • Susan B Anthony Project Inc0% of income from government
  • Pratt Nature Center Inc0% of income from government
no gov moneyreceives it· size = income
5get no government money at all
5report government grants on their 990 we could not trace to a source (not plotted)
1rely on government for over half their income
⤢ axis zoomed · 0–75%
typical government reliance, FY2025

Government income is each org’s traced federal awards (USASpending — grants and contracts) plus state payments (open checkbooks) as a share of its total revenue (IRS Form 990); the self-reported government-grant line (990 line 1e) is carried for cross-check: a grantee that reports government grants we could not trace to a source is left off the chart rather than shown as receiving none. An association, not a claim that your grant caused the public funding. Coverage is precision-first — a floor, not a census; state records exist for 9 states, so a grantee outside them shows no state figure (dimmed) rather than a false zero. Federal award amounts are obligations, which can span years, so a single-year share is indicative. 990 filings lag 12–24 months.

On method. Every financial figure here is read directly from IRS e-file XML — your own 990/990-PF and the multi-year returns of the 34 grantees we resolved across every year we hold, several hundred filings in all (a different count from the grant rows on the cover, which are one fiscal year)— each linked to its source. Grantee achievements and outcomes are each organization’s own program-service reporting (Form 990, Part III); we read these as association with sustained funding — the foundation is one of several forces — suppress low-confidence name matches rather than guess, and say so where a figure rests on a single grant or filing. Not everything on this page is a filed figure, and the difference matters. Filed is what you reported on your return. Official is another government record about an organization, such as a federal award or a charity register, joined by name where no shared identifier exists. Resolved is an identity we worked out where the filing named a recipient without an EIN, kept only above a measured confidence threshold. Computed is arithmetic over those, like themes, portfolio clusters and co-funder strength. Context is a statistic about a place rather than about an organization, which is what the need overlay is: it describes the area a grantee’s address sits in, not where its work lands. Inferred is drawn by a model from text, like the partnerships read out of public news and organization websites. Each is labeled where it appears. How we build these →

Generated from your IRS Form 990-PF e-file return for fiscal year 2025, released 2025. Filings run roughly 12–24 months behind; figures are dated accordingly.

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